Food Service Workers

About This Role Food Service Workers are part of a team who make great food and service happen in a large residence hall dining center by providing quality food and service to fun and appreciative students and guests. The 40 hours per week work schedule offers a generous benefits package. The work schedule includes one Saturday or Sunday (one day) every other weekend. A day off will be scheduled either before or after the weekend day. Early and late shifts are available. Duties may include: * Preparing basic entrees and side dishes using standardized recipes and procedures. * Setting-up and preparing service platforms, salad bar, fruit/dessert area, and dining room areas for service of food. * Providing for customer needs during meal service. * Participating in daily meetings and effectively interacting with others. * Operating, cleaning, and sanitizing equipment in ware washing area and dish return belts. Cleaning and sanitizing all tableware trays, utensils, pots, pans. * Cleaning dining facility. * Laundering, folding, and storing linens. * May provide training and guidance to hourly student employees. About Us Housing and Dining Services is a large, complex, self-operated auxiliary department employing about 1,000 full and part-time staff. As a diverse group, we share the desire to provide exemplary services, products and facilities for our residents and other guests. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life, #8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food. What a great team to be part of! Worksite Description This position is On-site . All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho. What You'll Need to Succeed Preferred Qualifications: Some knowledge of large scale food preparation, equipment, health sanitation, and safety procedures. Ability to interact with others effectively, harmoniously, and in a courteous, pleasant manner. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to learn to perform basic math computations; to accurately weigh and measure ingredients. Ability to use and care for equipment and handle food safely while preparing high quality products. Commitment to providing high quality services and products. Additional Role Information: Completion of Food Service Training within 6 months of employment. Work regularly requires moderate physical exertion to transport heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) repetitively. Sponsorship eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. How to Apply Please submit theon-line application. Application Window Applications close on: September 4, 2026 Anticipated Hiring Pay Range $15.00 per hour. Some work shifts may be eligible for an additional $.60 per hour shift differential.